? For you conceal carry citizens

[Jeepster04]

Fixing to go through my class to get my conceal carry permit and am looking to purchase a weapon for this purpose. What type of weapon do you carry? I have been looking at smaller units in the .45 cal. range and found many choices. I like the S&W M&P 4" barrel for the customized grip designs and the Springfield XD 4" barrel. What are your thoughts on these and others in the same class?

[Crappie Reaper]

9mm pistol, graduated carry class 2.5 years ago. Never applied for permit. Sherrif wants $200 to do that. Got better things to do wif that money. So, I sometimes carry in the vehicle, and will tell a law enforcement in a heartbeat that I have the weapon in the vehicle. They are courteous while asking why I have it, then why I haven't filed for the permit. I tell it's a money thing. They run a check on me, and send me on my way. Treat the law with respect they deserve and it usually comes back the same way.

[zinsurance]

Jeepster, I carry a Bersa .380. I wanted something small and easy to conceal and for the money it's very reliable. Thinking about moving up a little bit, I really like the Ruger SR9 I would use it as my primary and have the .380 as a secondary. I haven't done any reading or looked at the pistols your looking at so I don't really have any imput on either of those.

[J White]

S&W 629 Classic DX, 6 1/2"

No, I don't carry it on me, but it fits in console in my truck ok

Seriously, I'd love to have a HK P7M8 or 13, maybe even a 10, but whole
lotta money.
Had a Detonics .45 once, loved it and would still have if frame hadn't of
cracked...

[DTG]

If your gonna carry it get a 380 that has a safety, dont wanna shoot the junk off. Watch for guns that have slam fire issues also. Small cal. autos are dangerous.

[STUMP HUNTER]

I carry the Kel-Tec PF-9mm. It's small and light weight. They make a clip that will install to the right hand side, I ordered one for mine and it works good when you don't want to wear a holster. I have shot about 200 rounds through the gun and I am very happy with it.

[smoothlures]

I won't carry a 9mm for personal protection. Too fast and isn't effective on people, ask our troops overseas if you know any. When I turn 21 I'm getting the short 1911 .45 ACP. It's rather stout and isn't for everyone. Get an inside the pants belt holster and wear a jacket/over shirt when you go out.

[i-catch-cartags]

I carry the thompson 45 cal. & a ruger 45 cal. they may be a bit slow but they have good knock down power. Like american express never leave home without it.............:D

[Ken Kinser]

Number 1 what ever gun u pick get good with it. it takes alot of practice.rember the life you save will be yours and your familys if the situation arises, personal choice is model 59 S&W 17 shots 9mm first shot double action 16 single action with a decocker

[hawkman]

Might be a little harder to conceal but a friend of mine has one of these. I like it. A lot.

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